The boys are back on the Goldie and things get spicy this week. We kick off with the T100 triathlon circus — Dubai edition. Courtney drops a wild Thailand race story of his own (featuring cops, stray dogs and a dodgy 30km detour), and the lads unpack how course meltdowns happen even at pro level. Then it's into the big talking point: race entry prices hitting $500. Should running be subsidised? Are events becoming music-festival expensive? And what does the future look like now that cereal brand...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 62
The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Bondi run-club takeover (community or chaos?), athlete vs influencer lines, Vaporfly DQs on the track, ON’s “squeaky shoe” lawsuit, trail tips for bigger runners, Perth marathon with no expo, and Liam teases a big running announcement next week. Aussie endurance chat with a smile — runners assemble. Follow the podcast on Instagram ...
Nov 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 61
Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for two-day marathons . We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Century Club” category at the Burleigh Swim Run — happening Australia Day weekend. Sign up here 👉 Burl...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
Jelly Roll week was something else . Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation. Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week: 🏃♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026) 💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbr...
Oct 31, 2025•52 min•Ep. 59
We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHER Locations & Tickets for Jelly Rolls Australian Tour on sale now - https://www.livenation.com.au/jelly-ro...
Oct 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 58
New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible. Follow Matt Hauser on Strava Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast Courtney on Strava...
Oct 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title , Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down. From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start , the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into: 🏊♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”) 🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa 🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week 🚴♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race ...
Oct 21, 2025•58 min
Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are fired up! After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.” Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been demolished . Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter or two. Plus: 🏋️♂️ Rucking vs running — is weight on your back the next endurance hack? 🚗 Bathurst br...
Oct 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 56
A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight , 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles. Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it heaps. Courtney & Liam dig into the real Clydesdale life, the rise of sleep tech, and how you c...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr
Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now bigger than the sport itself . Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation. From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech — Strava sues Garmin , Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads ask: who actually needs who more? Plus: 🏋️♂️ Courtney’s back in the gym, humbled but hooked 🥾 Sno...
Oct 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 55
It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence. We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that saves minutes (hat > hero), stretchy laces (use ’em, train ’em), and how to time your kick so you’re...
Oct 07, 2025•42 min
What’s the greatest sporting moment you’ve witnessed live ? We dive into why Suncorp just hits different, the Gout Gout hype vs “has he earned it?”, AFL GF sprint chaos (Jed Walter!), and why being fit ≠ fast (sorry Harry Garside). Running weeks: calves, strength blocks, snowshoeing detours, and why accountability > hero sessions. Listener Snowy pops a hammy—here’s how not to go stir crazy. Plus: Padel (yes, PAH-del) chat, Saucony’s “The Maze”, and UTMB daydreams. If you’re loving the yarns, ...
Oct 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
Courtney Atkinson (3× NOOSA CHAMP) and coach Dan Atkins take you deep into the 40KM BIKE at Noosa: how not to cook yourself in the first 10K, why bike fit beats bling , tubeless tyre truths (hello 32MM @ ~60–70 PSI ), and the simplest downhill cues you’ll ever need. IN THIS EPISODE LACTATE BOOM: spin early, clear the salt, reset the brain (18:36) BIKE FIT > BIKE FLEX: budget for fit, not just carbon (32:36) TUBELESS + PSI: comfort = speed on real roads (40:50) GARMIN HILL: safe, fast descendi...
Sep 30, 2025•57 min
Back in the same room, buzzing on Jetstar “sleep” and Red Bulls. We dive into the BNE Lions Cam Rayner’s sideline cocktail (Red Bull + No-Doz + salt tablet 🤯), Harry Styles cracking a sub-3 at Berlin, Sydney Marathon’s chance to cash in, and the AFR’s hot take on running influencers. Plus: Strava eyeing an IPO, Brisbane vs Melbourne run etiquette, AlphaFly test runs, listener shoutouts, and compulsory school cross country? It's a big one. AFR Article - HERE Gabe Physio: Meta Study Link - HERE...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 53
From teenage fan rolling down the hill in a wheelie bin to three-time champion of Australia’s biggest triathlon. Courtney Atkinson opens up on his Noosa story — near-misses, Olympic highs and lows, Craig Walton battles, race-day tactics, and why Noosa is “fitness Christmas.” A must-listen for first-timers and veterans alike. Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlon Follow Dan Atkins @danatkinstraining Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast...
Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Courtney dials in from Bali, Liam’s on the Gold Coast, and the boys call it — one year of In The Beginning! We unpack Sydney Marathon’s new major status (and the ballot opening this week), chat World Champs highlights from Jess Hull to Gout Gout, dive into running culture in Japan vs Aussie schools, and even toss up whether Liam should go all-in on a 100 miler. Plus, shoe geekery with Nike’s Ninebox, a shoutout to Armidale Running Festival, and a tribute to legendary tri coach Col Stewart - RIP....
Sep 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 52
Conquer the Noosa Swim: Ocean Skills with Coach Dan Atkins In EP2 of our Road to Noosa Triathlon series, three-time champ Courtney Atkinson , ten-time finisher Liam Flanagan , and Australia’s Olympic Games triathlon coach Dan Atkins break down how to handle the Noosa swim: reading tides and sweep, where to line up, how often to sight, smart drafting, gear that actually helps, and exactly what to do in the final 100m before your feet hit the sand. Real race stories (panic moments included), coach...
Sep 16, 2025•47 min
Courtney & Liam rip into a spicy mix this week: why you can’t buy a Red Bull cap (you’ve gotta earn it), Tommy Fury’s T100 Riviera “finish” and the transparency chat, trail etiquette vs headphones (look up, say g’day), and first-bike tips for Noosa Tri newbies—when to hire, when to buy, and how you can literally buy speed . We also hit Chase the Five race vibes, Dubai’s air-conned “Mall-athlon,” YouTube’s NFL takeover, Gold Coast Suns finals fever, Kira Parkrun’s sneaky distance, open-water ...
Sep 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
We’re back for a new event series, but this time in TRI mode. Australia’s National Triathlon Coach Dan Atkins joins Courtney & Liam to break down the Noosa Triathlon course: surf swim realities, the long run to T1, Garmin Hill (and the frighteningly fast descent), and the deceptively spicy 10K with those infamous cul-de-sacs. Plus: Matt Hauser’s form, Braden Mercer’s defending-champ storyline, and why Noosa is “fit people Christmas.” Next Episode on Road to Noosa : How to Swim Noosa — a prac...
Sep 09, 2025•37 min
Our first live show ✅ Sydney’s first World Major Marathon ✅ Kipchoge in Centennial Park ✅ We wrap a monster weekend: Bondi Icebergs live pod with Andy Buchanan, Erica Greenwell & Clint Kimmins Sydney Mara atmosphere, expo chaos & 2,000-strong shakeout runs Kipchoge dropped at 30K (still smiling, thumbs up) Women’s race rewriting Aussie history with Sifan Hassan Brand battles: ASICS, Nike, New Balance & ON going big Listener shoutouts: Guinness record in thongs + Jack falling as...
Sep 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
For the very first time In The Beginning went live — thanks to our mates at AG1 — inside the iconic Bondi Icebergs dining room. We’re joined by Australian marathon record holder Andy Buchanan , nutritionist Erica Greenwell , and big-wave charger/triathlete Clint Kimmins in front of a packed room of runners gearing up for Sydney Marathon. From beating Kipchoge (yes, really) to stress reactions, shoe rotations, nutrition hacks, and whether Bendigo actually trumps Sydney and the Gold Coast as a run...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 49
This week’s episode — we dive into Adidas’ “Chasing 100” — a six-hour, 100km world record attempt — and whether it can ever compete with Nike’s Breaking2 playbook. Speaking of Nike, their Sydney Marathon activation with Strava and Kipchoge might be the smartest marketing move we’ve seen in years. We also get into: Salomon’s first Sydney store launch (and Courtney’s awkward lap of the room) The 10 running brands fashion kids actually desire If running shoes had Tinder profiles (yes, Brooks is ...
Aug 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 48
Sunrise runs in remote Lawn Hill, City2Surf sprint tactics, and the roast of Liam’s HYROX obsession (now with the ick). Plus: shoe stereotypes, Strava crown disasters, and why some runners come back stronger after a marathon. Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast Courtney on Strava Liam on Strava...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 47
All right, runners, trail hounds and Strava segment hunters— EPISODE 46 is a biggie. We've got: 🏃♂️ Liam’s back doing 16K runs and falling in love with running all over again (but only in 20° arvos... he’s officially a soft Queensland runner now). 🌄 Courtney’s on 70K weeks, dodging injuries and sniffing around new road shoes like a free agent on deadline day—Nike Vomeros, Adidas Bostons, even calling in the Kayano cavalry. 🗺️ Trail tales galore: from St Mary’s Peak’s perfect 200m to Kunanyi’...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min
HYROX chat cops backlash, Courtney buys Crocs, and Noosa Tri gets binned for a 40th. We cover: Travis Barker’s new Run Club $700 kids’ bikes?! Triple Top trail race Rugby’s fall & NRLW’s rise “Cheeky Beverage Club” culture Running chat with a side of chaos—just how you like it. Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast Courtney on Strava Liam on Strava...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
Liam’s fresh off a Stradbroke Island camping trip full of whales, turtles, and a croc sighting in Noosa?! Meanwhile, Courtney’s in Sydney with Red Bull. The boys dive into the doping suspension of Ruth Chepngetich, make Tour de France comparisons, and ask if high-stack shoes are behind a new wave of running injuries. Liam’s sore from squats, fired up about HYROX, and reuniting with his old Sydney crew “Runners in the Dark.” Plus: the boom of non-contact sports, the wild world of “Run It Straight...
Jul 25, 2025•52 min•Ep. 44
After a wild Gold Coast Marathon weekend, Liam’s voice is shot but the stories are loud—like calling the Suns’ first-ever Friday night AFL game alongside the great BT. Meanwhile, Courtney's fresh off the boat (literally), navigating a mooring standoff in the Whitsundays and smashing a steep trail run. The boys debrief Gout Gout’s breakout (and the early backlash), unpack Australia’s growing sprint and marathon depth, and revisit a powerful pitch from Michael Shelley: should the Brisbane 2032 Oly...
Jul 18, 2025•57 min•Ep. 43
We wrap up the Gold Coast Marathon series with BRONTE’S MARATHON MASTERCLASS. All good things come to those who train… and trust the plan. In this post-race episode, we relive Bronte Langbroek’s triumphant debut marathon at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon—clocking a near-perfect 4:29 after months of build-up with Benita from Lace Up Running. She shares every gritty, joyful, and gel-fuelled detail, from pacing with precision to emotional finish line moments. Liam dishes on his new role as race-day ...
Jul 15, 2025•56 min
This week Liam's copped a roast on Triple M but bounces back with Gold Coast Marathon finish line duties alongside Pete Murray. We talk Western States 100 (Winner Caleb Olson & lots of shoe prototypes), Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 attempt and the madness of Dead Cow Gully (800km!) Plus: prize money at City2Surf, Sydney Marathon’s stacked field, and marathon-week MARANOIA is kicking in. Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcast Courtney on Strava...
Jul 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 42
Marathon pacing—it’s not just about data, it’s a full-blown psychological battleground. In this episode, we dig into the eternal risk vs reward debate: go out hard and risk blowing up, or play it safe and maybe never know? Plus, we share mates’ race-day bets, wild bib-swap scams, ring finger theories (yep, really), massage therapy with a side of life coaching, and advice for buying bikes off Facebook Marketplace—Strava stalking included. Also: Gymshark's genius event merch activation, Faith Kipy...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 41
